I first met Lorenzo Sanchez-Stewart in 2012 when he was an Expert Witness on Spanish law and procedure in a case in which I was instructed in London. His report was well written, succinct, clear and right. He was not afraid to remain objective and independent even though his evidence contradicted the views of my clients’ own Spanish lawyer.
My wife and I then instructed him when we were looking to buy a house in Andalusia. He was meticulous visiting the property which we wanted to buy. He strongly advise us not to proceed. We were disappointed but his advice was absolutely correct. He also visited the second property which we wanted and uncovered irregularities on the part of the vendor.
The third property he allowed us to buy but insisted that the vendor produced the appropriate licences for every structure on the land before completion.
At completion the Notary asked who our lawyer was and when he was told groaned “We’ll be here all day!” We were not but clearly, and correctly, the firm has a reputation for careful attention to detail in the interests of its clients.
He and his brother have since advised us about Spanish Wills and tax.
We have complete trust in the firm. They act expeditiously but their charges are very reasonable. The members of the firm are always professional, friendly and courteous. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and have, indeed done so.
We are not alone. The very good Estate Agent who sold us the property has told us that she has never known any other lawyer who insisted on visiting any property his client wished to buy and also that the firm work more quickly than any other she has come across.
Augustus Ullstein Q.C.
